(Current Junior in HS) Need help improving my transcript for college
I feel like my ECs, grades, and classes I'm taking right now are very mediocre compared to my peers. Is there a way I can improve?
Going the pre-med pathway to become a Radiologist MD (Probably Biochemistry or Biology)
(Based in TX) Top Colleges:
- UT Austin (Reach)
- Baylor University (Target)
- Texas A&M (Target)
- TCU (Target)
- UTD (Safety?)
And these are schools I've considered, but feel like I'm way under qualified to be in (obviously): Stanford, John Hopkins, Rice University, Yale
(Rank 103/494) 3.7 UW GPA, 3.9 W
56 hours of volunteering (53 hrs gained from this year alone)
Vietnamese, Middle-Class, but currently more low-income (on free & reduced lunch program now)
Leadership Roles:
- (~2-3 Years) Interact Officer, Social Relations/Social Media Head:
Raised $464 for my local community's park & rec foundation AND our Interact club ($928 total). Also helped provide books to Africa through Libraries of Love; along with assembling 25 filled backpacks with hygiene and school supplies for children in foster care ranging from elementary to high school. Earlier this year, we also hosted a clothes drive to donate warm clothes for a homeless shelter.
- (~2 Years) FCCLA Officer, Social Relations/Social Media Head:
Horse Empowered Learning Programs (H.E.L.P) Baskets - Helped assemble and provide baskets with care/wellness items for people with disabilities.
Clubs/Programs:
- (~2 Years) NHS
- (~2 Years) Science Olympiad, HOSA
- (7 Years, 2 years excluding primary & junior high) TNTT: Served as a role model for younger students, providing guidance on Vietnamese-Catholic traditions and promoting a positive, inclusive environment.
- (9 Years, 2 years excluding primary & junior high) Bible School: Completed intensive coursework in biblical studies, theology, and ethical reasoning.
Developed research and critical thinking skills through weekly essays, presentations, and sometimes seminar papers.
- (2 Years) JV Tennis: Learned discipline through training and practice, as well as good sportsmanship in a high school team setting
- (~2 Years) Athletic Training: Gained AED+CPR Certification, gaining hands on experience in sports medicine.
Achievements
- Chosen for RYLA from my local Rotary Club (only 3 students out of my whole school district chosen)
- Nominated for my district's leadership experience as a campus ambassador in a superintendent-led network to influence district-wide decision-making.
- FCCLA 1st Place Regionals onto state for Fashion Design 2 (with no prior knowledge in sewing)
- Catholic Confirmation: Completed 2 years of weekly religious education (CCD) classes and retreats. Led group discussions during final preparation and completed service hours for local nonprofits.
AP:
- (3) AP Human Geo
- (4) AP World History
- (In Progress) AP Psych
- (In Progress) AP Lang
- (In Progress) AP Biology
- (In Progress) APUSH
Planning to take next year
- AP Literature
- AP Chemistry
- AP Gov/Macro
- (maybe?) AP Statistics
Certificates:
- First Aide/CPR Certificate
- Adobe Certified Professional in Graphic Design & Illustration Using Adobe Illustrator
- Stukent Social Media Marketing Certification